US Bridges

George Lambert RD over New River

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 46 Ft N of LA 429 · Structure no. 610330135905161

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Lambert RD over New River is a concrete slab carrying George Lambert RD over New River in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Lambert RD
CrossesNew River
Location46 Ft N of LA 429
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAscension Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22365, -90.86062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Lambert RD over New River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Lambert RD over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does George Lambert RD over New River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is George Lambert RD over New River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns George Lambert RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.